Eyre & Western Local Service Area

Police are investigating an aggravated robbery at a Whyalla service station tonight.  A female attendant was injured during the robbery.

Police from Whyalla CIB are searching for wanted man Rodney James O'Connor who is currently wanted for an outstanding warrant, relating to an assault alleged to have occurred on 23 April.

Members from the Public Protection Branch today, Thursday 2 July arrested a 55-year-old man from Port Lincoln for one count of failing to comply with his reporting obligations.

Officers from the Serious and Organised Crime Branch yesterday coordinated the search of 19 houses as part of Operation Hemp, an investigation into the cultivation and trafficking of cannabis by organised crime syndicates in Adelaide.

Detectives from the Public Protection Branch today arrested a 57-year-old man from the Eyre Peninsula for failing to comply with his reporting obligations.

Members from the Public Protection Branch yesterday (Tuesday 30 June) arrested and charged a 32-year-old man from Whyalla for four counts of failing to comply with his reporting obligations and one count of failing to comply with his bail agreement.

A man has lost his licence and will appear in court after being caught speeding and drink driving in Whyalla this afternoon.

The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has issued a new alert, warning members of the public about scammers using automated phone calls pretending to be from the ATO, as well as other government agencies.

People wishing to enter South Australia will soon be able to apply for pre-approval prior to reaching South Australia’s borders.

Police have been busy in the Port Lincoln area, with five drivers caught under the influence this weekend.